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YP05 LXJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,171 mi
Last recorded138,171 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 LXJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 138,171 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 138,171 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect euro lights fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2010 55,524 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 49,502 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 49,486 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2008 45,272 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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YP05 LXJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 80,895 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP05 LXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YP05 LXJ registered?

YP05 LXJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 April 2005.

Is YP05 LXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP05 LXJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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